Terming shutdown on Saturday against efforts to abrogate Article 35-A as “eye opener” for New Delhi, AIP Supremo and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed has appealed masses to be prepared for “more stiff resistance to foil New Delhi’s nefarious designs.”

"While people have shown unity as usual, leadership needs to give up personal egos and agendas. New Delhi must be prepared to face the worst if it continues with its dirty measures against the special status of J&K. It is disgracing that on one hand Mehbooba Mufti claimed that PM Modi has assured her of not weakening the special status including Article 35-A, but on the other hand has decided not to defend India’s own constitution in the Supreme Court. She should know that it is not Supreme Court that has to decide the fate of Article 35-A,” he said.

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“By not defending 35-A in Supreme Court not only central government but Mehbooba Mufti also stands exposed for misleading people,” he added.